How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Rockford?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $88,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 90th | $88,590 | $42.59 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,610 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,940 |
| Light Truck Driver | $48,240 |
| Bus Driver | $48,200 |
| Bus Driver | $45,560 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $45,290 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,200 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,020 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $35,290 |
| Packer and Packager | $34,830 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $34,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $59,900 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Rockford pays 1% less.
Where does Rockford rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
84 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,590 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.